What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Switzerland is to train via Wien Hbf which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Wien Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Vienna to Switzerland?

The distance between Vienna and Switzerland is 703 km. The road distance is 702.4 km.

How do I travel from Vienna to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna to Switzerland without a car is to train via Wien Hbf which takes 9h 7m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 70.

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Vienna to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Switzerland bus from?

Vienna to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna Erdberg station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Switzerland train from?

Vienna to Switzerland train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Vienna to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can train via Wien Hbf, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 7m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Vienna to Switzerland bus arrive?

Vienna to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Vienna to Switzerland train arrive?

Vienna to Switzerland train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Switzerland is 702 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Vienna to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1235+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Vienna to Switzerland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Vienna to Switzerland by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
4h 6m
CHF 73–250
Train via Wien Hbf
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
9h 7m
CHF 38–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
11h 30m
CHF 58–104
Drive 702.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Zurichcar 702.4 km
7h 2m
CHF 116–167
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
4h 15m
CHF 89–229
Fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
4h 27m
CHF 92–242
Fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
2. Take the train from Rorschach to St. Gallentrain
4h 17m
CHF 326–493
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
5h 57m
CHF 46–207
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane VIE - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
6h 40m
CHF 53–284
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
10h 8m
CHF 103–154
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bregenztrain 79212 / ...
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
11h 18m
CHF 163–354

Vienna to Switzerland by subway, foot, and train

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Distance: 703.3 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Switzerland?

Austrian Airlines, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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